CVE-2017-8759

7.8 HIGH CISA KEV - Actively Exploited

Published: September 13, 2017 Modified: October 22, 2025

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 4.7 allow an attacker to execute code remotely via a malicious document or application, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100742

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039324

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessments_01_2020

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/bhdresh/CVE-2017-8759

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/nccgroup/CVE-2017-8759

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8759

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Patch Vendor Advisory

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42711/

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100742